PM Once Urged Entertainer Claudette Peters to Enter Politics
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has disclosed that he once encouraged acclaimed soca artist Claudette “CP” Peters to enter politics, describing her as a figure of significant national influence who could have made a strong electoral contender for the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).
“I actually asked Claudette to consider entering politics,” Browne said during his Browne and Browne programme on Pointe FM. “That was back in 2019. I believed then—and still do—that she’s a phenomenal talent with national appeal, and someone who could make a real impact beyond entertainment.”
Browne, who has led the ABLP since 2012, said Peters was viewed as more than just a popular performer. “She’s not only an exceptional entertainer, but someone with charisma, intelligence, and a following that spans generations. That’s the kind of influence you want in politics.”
The prime minister did not specify which constituency Peters had been considered for, but said her name had come up in the context of the party’s internal candidate benchmarking process.
“When we poll, we sometimes use what we call ‘benchmark’ candidates—names of prominent individuals, even if they’re not politically active, to see how the party performs with them hypothetically on the ticket,” Browne explained. “CP was one of those names. It doesn’t mean the person has to run. It’s about measuring impact.”
Though Peters ultimately declined the invitation to join the political fray, Browne said the door remains open.
“She never gave a definitive ‘no,’” he added. “She was flattered, I believe, but I think she preferred to continue her journey in the creative space. And that’s fine—we respect that. But it goes to show the calibre of people we’re willing to consider.”
Peters, best known for her dominance in the soca monarch arena and her role as a cultural ambassador, has not commented publicly on any political aspirations. Browne’s remarks mark the first time her name has been linked to potential candidacy.
“She’s a national icon,” the prime minister concluded. “Imagine someone with that kind of cultural capital using it to empower people on the political stage. It could have been transformational.”
Claudette ‘CP’ Peters, affectionately known as Antigua’s “Soca Diva,” has significantly influenced the Caribbean music scene with her powerful vocals and dynamic performances. Her musical journey began at the tender age of nine, singing in church and school choirs, which laid the foundation for her illustrious career. Peters gained prominence as the lead vocalist for several local bands, including Taxik Band, where she showcased her versatility across genres like soca, reggae fusion, and soul. Her breakthrough came in 2005 when she became the first female artist to win the Antigua Soca Monarch title with her hit “All I Know,” a song that also earned her the “Best Female Artist” and “Song of the Year” awards at the National Vibes Star Project Awards. Over the years, Peters has amassed multiple titles in both the Groovy and Jumpy categories of the Party Monarch competitions, solidifying her status as a leading figure in Antigua’s Carnival celebrations. Notably, she was honored with the “Order of the Most Princely Heritage” for her contributions to culture and music in Antigua and Barbuda.
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Give me a break. Let Claudette stay in she lane. Viv Richards one of the most revered crickter had such aspirations. Had even more charisma and what was the end result. Daddy Friday who was one of the most loved entertainer in the VI had a political run what was the end result. The list goes on and on to include those who felt entitled due to family legacy and otherwise.
Some people just need to know when to hush.
People just talk to talk.
If tomorrow she decided to enter politics and goes with the UPP you would know the meanest and nastiest thing about her from the day of her birth to preach on your radio station..
Has it ever occurred to you that she didn’t take up your prompting because she probably doesn’t want to be associated with the likes of you, Two Locks and Pig Meat? The only person who you see good in is one who supports you. You don’t even see good in the one you sleep next to. You brought her on your radio show and bullied, dehumanized, degraded and insulted her. You sat and listened to your programmed interviewer humiliate her and smiled. Did you ever expect her to say on your radio show that she has been unfaithful? Did you expect her to say that she has a crush of Shuggy? It is your insecurities that has you that way. When older men get into the pouch of younger wome they bring in baggage of insecurities. You are not alone however that was no reason to sit and listen to your program host take her into the gutter with him. Moreover he is known for beating the hell out of women. Tammy told us so.
So you need company in the Lying, Scheming and Manipulating gameing area?
You don’t have enough candidate why searching for more?
Political deflection 001. Gaston’s favorite subject. Discuss issues not gossip innuendos or tall tales.
@gaston: you see I can be nice? I am placating everyone because am in trouble internationally and want to win the Barbuda council election to sell some lands to pay the Russian. All you know how I does curse women, Giselle and others get metongue lashing getting their bank information and release it to the public, so Claudette just behave nice as I tell you.
Can you imagine how these Discovery sessions are going to get interesting.
Boise Shiller is among the best litigation firm in the US who will teach Anthiny Asterphan a thing of two, and they make chopmeat out of Charlie Chaplin.
@ Mr. Deflection Gaston
Straight out the Trump / Steven Bannon playbook
FLOOD THE ZONE with all kinds of nonsense info. Distract people from the real issues.
Think that will save you?